Mikie Sherrill’s ‘Software Glitch’ Defense Starting to Fall Apart After Vendor Pushes Back
TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s explanation that a software glitch caused approximately 6,600 legally ineligible individuals to be added to New Jersey’s voter rolls is facing renewed scrutiny after the state’s…
Tiny New Jersey Pelican Island Ends Decades of Strange Split Between Two Police Departments
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. – One of New Jersey’s most unusual policing arrangements has come to an end after three neighboring municipalities agreed on a solution that local officials say will improve emergency…
Watch: Police ATV Crash on Boardwalk Injures Several People in Atlantic City
Atlantic City, NJ – Several people were injured on the Atlantic City Boardwalk after two police officers operating ATVs crashed near the Boardwalk tram stop outside Casa Taco & Tequila Bar on…
Former New Jersey Roller-Skating Coach Charged with Sexual Assault
Ventnor City, NJ – A former South Jersey roller-skating coach has been arrested on charges stemming from allegations that he groomed and repeatedly sexually assaulted a teenage athlete he coached during the…
Possible Evening Rains Clear Out, Sunny and Comfortable Weather Ahead for the Jersey Shore
Toms River, NJ – After a chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday evening, residents and visitors along the Jersey Shore can look forward to a stretch of pleasant summer weather through the…
Toms River Council President David Ciccozzi Says ‘I Don’t Know if I Can Keep Doing This’ During Emotional Council Meeting
Toms River, NJ — An emotional and unsettling moment unfolded during Wednesday night’s Toms River Township Council meeting when Council President David Ciccozzi, 69, unexpectedly relinquished control of the meeting to Council…
Jackson Resident Who Criticized Government Spending Visited by Code Enforcement Officer Days Later
Jackson Township, NJ – A dispute over public comment at a Jackson Township Council meeting has escalated into allegations of government retaliation after resident Adam Haidi said a township code enforcement officer…
New Jersey Eases ADHD Prescription Rules, Expands Telehealth Access for Adults
Trenton, NJ – Adults in New Jersey who are prescribed certain medications to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will soon have greater flexibility in maintaining their prescriptions under a new law…
Shelter’s plea for Daisy goes viral as lovable dog waits more than a year for a home
After watching countless dogs come and go, Daisy is still waiting. Now, the volunteers are making an emotional plea to find the longtime shelter resident a foster or adoptive home. JACKSON TOWNSHIP,…
$1.33 million lottery jackpot won at Toms River convenience store
One lucky New Jersey Lottery player is holding a ticket worth more than $1.33 million after matching all five Jersey Cash 5 numbers. TRENTON, N.J. — One New Jersey Lottery player is…
Manchester Township mourns longtime community champion John P. McGuire
A familiar face at youth sports, school events and police community programs, John P. McGuire is being remembered for decades of volunteer service to Manchester Township. MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Manchester Township…
Yale Student Ari Shtein Accused of Penetrating Mom on NYC Train in Front of Her Children, Released by DA
New York, NY – An 18-year-old Yale University student from Michigan has been charged with sexual abuse after authorities say he sexually assaulted a woman aboard a crowded New York City subway…
New Jersey Sued for Allowing Non-Residents to Vote in Federal Elections
Trenton, NJ – The Republican National Committee, the New Jersey Republican State Committee, and Republican congressional candidate Michael McGuire have filed a lawsuit challenging a New Jersey law they argue allows individuals…
Toms River Council Majority Charged for Holding Illegal Secret Meeting, Violating State Law
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A dispute over legal representation has erupted into a legal Sunshine Law violation after Toms River Township Attorney Jonathan Penny accused a majority of the Township Council of…
Gov. Sherrill Touts Lowering Electric Bills Across New Jersey, But Ratepayer Aren’t Seeing Any Relief Yet
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill is touting what she says are more than $1 billion in savings for New Jersey utility customers during her first six months in office, pointing to…
Nine Swimmers Rescued in Back-to-Back Ocean Emergencies After Lifeguards Went Off Duty in Wildwood
WILDWOOD, N.J. — Nine swimmers were rescued from the ocean Sunday evening after becoming caught in dangerous currents during two back-to-back emergencies near Schellenger and Poplar avenues, according to the Wildwood Beach…
Mother and son rescued from Atlantic Ocean after drifting hundreds of feet offshore
A 13-year-old boy and his mother were pulled to safety after a coordinated rescue by Atlantic City police and firefighters when both became stranded in the ocean. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A…
In New Jersey, Some Water Pistols Are Considered Firearms and Can Carry A $1,000 Fine
TRENTON, N.J. — Parents shopping for water guns on Amazon may be surprised to find that some products cannot be shipped to New Jersey, even though state law specifically exempts traditional water…
Jersey Shore Based Scanner News Operator Christopher Lyle Wanted After Skipping Criminal Municipal Court Hearing For Second Time
BEACHWOOD, N.J. – Christopher Lyle, the operator of the Jersey Coast Emergency News scanner page, is now the subject of an active bench warrant after failing to appear in Beachwood Municipal Court…
New Jersey Pushes to Make Most Guns Illegal in Newly Proposed Assault Weapon Ban
Trenton, NJ – Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation in the New Jersey Legislature that would strengthen the state’s existing Assault Weapons ban by expanding the types of semi-automatic firearms prohibited under state…
Lifeguards to be recognized as first responders with police, EMS and fire in New Jersey
Trenton, NJ – A resolution introduced in the New Jersey Senate would formally recognize Lifeguards as first responders and emergency service providers, acknowledging the specialized training and lifesaving duties they perform along…
